Mission Analyst - Long Beach, CA (Contractor)

Latitude AI ( lat.ai ) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif. Meet the team: Operations is where cutting-edge technology meets real-world application. As a Prototype Test Technician, you’ll play a vital role in the development testing that drives software and performance improvements. Our dedication to precision shapes the future of driving. What you’ll do: Drive test vehicles for long-distance local missions (up to 300-400 miles) and on select travel missions, including multi-day trips across the U.S. Perform daily start-up, engagement, disengagement, and shutdown procedures for development vehicles Execute testing in accordance with strict safety and compliance protocols Represent the organization professionally and responsibly while driving in public environments, prioritizing the safety of all road users Demonstrate expertise across all stages of development from early software and hardware testing to mature systems in diverse environments such as public roads and closed-course settings Showcase leadership through superior performance, coaching, promotion of a culture of safety, and positive influence Deliver coaching, feedback, and support to team members, helping them improve performance May oversee and direct the activities of a small shift or group, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards Requires the ability to travel (including air) Diagnose in-depth physical and operational issue resolution using creative problem solving methods Communicate with cross functioning teams on advanced architecture, sensor and compute control systems by supporting design reviews and demos using prototype test assets Follow provided work instructions such as tech papers, schematics, 2D and 3D prints, cut sheets, sample harnesses to support prototype build events and report on the integration process and maturity of the test asset Assemble, modify, and repair prototype assets using hand tools and computer software while exercising proper assembly and rework techniques Work individually or in small teams to complete troubleshooting procedures while communicating with engineering teams for process documentation Document configuration management, diagnostic and troubleshooting events and asset health using various systems and automated tools Document prototype build changes and effectively schedule developmental modification requirements Analyze performance through a product-focused lens, taking into account software, engineering, and consumer needs, while capturing and effectively communicating findings to developers and key stakeholders What you'll need to succeed: High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two years of employment experience required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred Must have a valid driver’s license in the state of residence and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter Ability to pass ten-panel drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to employment and periodically thereafter Comfortable spending long hours driving and working in close quarters with others, maintaining professionalism and focus Strong ... (truncated, view full listing at source)